Audubon Southwest and the city of Phoenix are bringing the community together around a shared vision: Making Phoenix a place where birds can thrive. The new initiative – Bird-Friendly PHX – invites residents to take simple actions at home and across the community to help birds, whether they are migrating through the city or if they are resident species – because a healthy city for birds is a healthy city for people. Every fall and spring, millions of birds migrate through the greater Phoenix area, with some stopping over along their migration route. Using simple actions, residents and seasonal visitors can help benefit birds in the Phoenix area.
The new partnership was celebrated at a community event at the Audubon Center in south Phoenix that featured the Audubon documentary film, Birds on the Move: Desert Rivers, along with presentations by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Tricia Balluff (City of Phoenix Environmental Program Manager), and Haley Paul (Audubon Southwest Senior Policy Director).
You can learn more about how to create and improve bird-friendly spaces in the Phoenix area by referring to the "Tips on creating bird-friendly spaces," many of which can be used anywhere with a few geographic modification. They include bird-friendly lighting tips for your home or business – simple lighting choices can help keep migrating birds safer during night flights. Also included are tips on what native plants you can add to your yard or business property, including to your balcony or patio. You can also refer to "7 ways to make your home more bird-friendly," all available at Bird-friendly PHX | Audubon
The information provided here was originally provided by Audubon at Bird-Friendly PHX Brings People Together to Help Birds Thrive | Audubon. You can also view the video: Birds on the Move: Desert Rivers. Keep up the great work Phoenix and other bird-friendly cities!